BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio politics will be in the spotlight Monday morning as former Ohio State Senator Frank Hoagland debates incumbent State Representative Ron Ferguson on Dimitri Live and Dangerously Local, produced by RiverNews.org
The live debate airs from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday on the RiverTalk Network and on Big Willie 105.5 FM. The discussion focuses on the Republican primary race for Ohio’s 96th House District, where Hoagland is challenging Ferguson for the GOP nomination.
The matchup brings together two well-known Ohio Valley Republicans, setting the stage for a competitive primary ahead of the 2026 election. Listeners can expect discussion on key regional and statewide issues as both candidates outline their priorities and contrast their visions for the district.
